PENTAGON HEROES: Top 7 Stars who scored FIVE goals in a SINGLE Match in Europe

Football is one of the greatest Sports in the World. The game offers entertainment to millions every day across the globe. It is also one of the cheapest and most accessible disciplines. Today, we want to take a closer look at legends who scored five goals in a single game in history. There are players who were born to score goals. The seven below come from Europe top five Leagues.

7. Radamel Falcao – Atletico Madrid v Deportivo La Coruna

On December 9th, 2012, former Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao scored 5 goals in a game against Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga. The game ended 6-0. The Colombian later joined AS Monaco, Manchester United, Chelsea before heading back to Ligue 1.

On November 27th, 2010, former Tottenham and Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov netted five goals in a 7-1 win against Blackburn Rovers. The Bulgarian had a mixed career at Old Trafford but there is no doubt he scored great goals for the Red Devils.

5. Alan Shearer- Newcastle United vs Sheffield Wednesday

On September 19th, 1999, Newcastle United demolished Sheffield Wednesday 8-0. Premier League all-time best goals scorer Alan Shearer scored five. It is important to mention that two of the goals were penalties.

4. Cristiano Ronaldo- Real Madrid v Granada

On April 5th, 2015, Cristiano Ronaldo scored 5 goals in Real Madrid 9-1 win over Granada on 5th of April 2015. Other goals were scored by Benzema who found the net twice, Bale scored one while the other came through an own goal from defender Diego Mainz.

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